Barnstable Harbor and Great Marsh of West Barnstable

Barnstable Harbor and Great Marsh of West Barnstable is a 7.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Barnstable, Massachusetts that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for canoeing and sea kayaking and is best used from April until October.

DISTANCE

7.5 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

3 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

paddle sports

wildlife

no dogs

Did the Marsh Trail starting from the Sandy Neck Beach Gate House. Total of 6.6 miles, we only did 2. In high tide/after rain, trail is covered in water and is very muddy. Had to go off the trail to traverse. Marsh views are wonderful, spotted a turtle! My 55 year old mothet had trouble crossing the sand dunes in the sun, that was a lot. Return walk is straight along the beach, scenic, but a straight shot, kind of boring.